Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 3, 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Calgary Menu (calgarymenu.com) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Email address when you sign up for our newsletter
- Name and email when you create an account
- Food stories and restaurant reviews you submit
- Comments and feedback about restaurants
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about your interactions with our site:
- Page views and time spent on pages
- Links clicked and features used
- Browser type and device information
- Referrer information and IP address
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve our services
- Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Feature your restaurant stories in our newsletters and on our site
- Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
Personal Information Redaction
When you submit food stories through our Dusty AI guide, we automatically redact personal details including:
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Home and business addresses
- Social security numbers and other sensitive identifiers
This redaction happens before your story is processed by our AI systems and stored in our logs.
AI Processing
Your food stories may be processed by AI (Claude) to:
- Generate summaries for our editorial team
- Check for compliance with our community guidelines
- Moderate inappropriate content
AI processing is subject to the same privacy protections as human review.
Data Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure database storage
- Regular security audits
- Limited access to personal data
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information when:
- You give us explicit permission
- We are required by law or legal process
- It is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Your food story is featured in our newsletter (with your first name only)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of newsletters and communications
- Withdraw consent at any time
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. These include:
- Session cookies for authentication
- Analytics cookies to understand usage
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services for analytics and authentication:
- Google Analytics for site usage metrics
- Supabase for authentication and database services
- Google for OAuth sign-in options
These services have their own privacy policies governing your data with them.
Newsletter Communications
When you subscribe to The Calgary Roundup newsletter, we collect your email and first name. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or contacting us directly.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our site and updating the "last updated" date. Your continued use of our site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Calgary Menu
Part of the CalgaryRodeo Network
Calgary, AB
Canada
This privacy policy is effective as of April 3, 2026, and applies to all users of calgarymenu.com.